Italy / Puglia / Santa Cesarea Terme / 2009 / Beautiful intricate Islamic detailing on the Villa Sticchi - one of the most famous expressions of the Moresque style of architecture, of which there were numerous examples along the rich seaside resort towns of the Puglia coast. The style borrowed many design influences from Moorish and Middle Eastern Islamic architecture. The villa was built for Giovanni Pasca and designed by Pasquale Ruggieri between 1894-1900, who had a great interest in Egypt and the East. © Philip Gostelow / Anzenberger